In a bold move that has turned heads, the Green Party of Britain has unveiled a transformative agenda that they are confident will resonate with voters.
During their conference in Bournemouth this past weekend, delegates made a concerted commitment to “seek the effective abolition of private landlordism” and pursue additional reforms aimed at diminishing property rights across the country.
The official motion articulates:
The private rental sector has faltered, serving primarily as a mechanism for wealth extraction, redirecting funds from renters to the landlord class.
This motion clarifies the Green Party’s policy objective to effectively abolish private landlordism while advocating for extensive council housing.
The party contends that private landlords contribute no beneficial value to the economy or society, positing that the landlord-tenant dynamic is inherently exploitative.
Carla Denyer, the Green MP representing Bristol Central, emphasized that while the motion may sound “eye-catching,” it is not truly aimed at eliminating landlords entirely.
“What it does do, however, is confront the housing crisis, empower tenants, and enhance their overall well-being,” she explained.
Denyer detailed that the proposed policies will gradually lessen the market share of privately rented housing while boosting the proportion of properties for social rent.
“Among these measures are the implementation of rent controls and giving local councils the authority to purchase properties when landlords decide to sell,” she reiterated.
“Additionally, the motion advocates for a significant increase in the construction of council homes, aligning with another pledge from our 2024 manifesto, and proposes the establishment of a state-owned housing manufacturer to foster innovation in housing design and production.”
The Green Party Conference 2025 has just approved a resolution to Abolish Landlords!
Through an unparalleled initiative in council house building, along with strategic taxation and providing housing for those in need, a Green government would seek to eliminate profit from what should be considered a human right.
Housing for all. pic.twitter.com/DwAKsocG2c
— Greens Organise (@GreensOrganise) October 5, 2025
Next, the party will work to officially adopt this proposal as part of its core policy platform, although it retains the flexibility to modify the wording if needed.
Despite its relatively modest presence in British politics—with only four MPs—the Green Party is currently experiencing record polling numbers, fueled by a wave of leftist discontent directed at Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party’s current leadership.
Recently, the party appointed 42-year-old Zack Polanski, who identifies as an “eco-populist,” as its new leader.
“The Greens will never align themselves with a Trump-supporting, tax-dodging, science-ignoring, NHS-dismantling corporate puppet,”
Polanski criticized both Keir Starmer’s “politics of managed decline” and Nigel Farage’s “politics of despair” during his speech at the Green Party’s… pic.twitter.com/sIV97EmlLY
— Novara Media (@novaramedia) October 3, 2025
